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“The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery.”
PYParamahansa Yogananda
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About Paramahansa Yogananda

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Paramahansa Yogananda
1893-1952 · Indian

Indian monk who introduced millions to kriya yoga through Autobiography of a Yogi. Founder of Self-Realization Fellowship.

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